The educational system in America was established to prepare people for industrial manufacturing. ... The NCLB (No The Child Left Behind) act prioritized math and reading, demanding an overall increase in proficiency. ... Get tough policies and zero tolerance gave way to high-stakes testing, alienating students that needed the most help learning. ... Giving students high-stakes tests is extremely unfair; especially for those children in poverty who may be wondering when the next meal is coming. ... The No Child Left Behind Act has hurt more than helped and needs to be abolished or amended. ...

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She began testing her educational method with special needs children and, because of her success, she wanted to see if "normal"" children would benefit from this style of education as well. ... They still guide the child in learning, but their main focus is to try and maintain a "secure, socially responsive environment in which all individual and group interests are respected, " as well as preparing and arranging "a series of motives that inspire children to develop without any need of direct instruction" (p. 36). ... This distinct aspect of a Montessori education allows for the students in th...

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Therefore, if one does truly wish to prepare themselves to become skilled in the methodologies, doctrines, and values of a particular field or profession, then they should not have to settle for a vocational school, without the traditional amenities of a college or university campus. ... In these circumstances, there is little pressure to overcome the obstacles of learning, for exists a lack of sense of friendship, testing of one's insights against those of their peers, a desire to listen to others and assist them if necessary, a sense of cooperative participation in a shared endeavor, a...

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Since the fall of the Soviet Union, their have been many educational reforms, beginning with the General Education Reform Act which was put into place by Gorbechev in 1988 (Avis, pg. 141). ... These standards were falling dangerously, as students began to fail science, math, and literature tests (Britannica on-line). These tests were common and routine for Soviet-era children. ...

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EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM In this assignment, I plan to achieve a number of things. I shall discuss, evaluate, and define Early Years Education'. Initially I will be defining Audrey Curtis` statement, following that I will aim to deliver a clear concise meaning of the term Curriculum'. My next step will be to discuss the early educationalists work and how it has had an influence on today's education. Other areas for discussion will include High-Scope, National Curriculum, Desirable Outcomes, and Baseline Assessment, as they all play an important role in this assignment I...

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